The cost of a July Fourth cookout is up 17% this year, with ground beef responsible for the largest portion of the rise. The American Farm Bureau blames the price increase — about $7.00 per person — on supply chain disruptions, inflation, and the war in Ukraine. Farmers’ and ranchers’ profit…
Fears of global recession, higher interest rates, poor exports, and rain forecasted in some of our driest areas triggered huge selling and money flows from funds midweek. Thursday brought the biggest crash in weeks for grains, beans, cotton, copper, energies, and most other commodity futures…
In a time where the job market is shaky and competition for new roles is fierce, job seekers should be taking advantage of these free local services to position themselves for success.
Cattle in Kansas died by the thousands recently. Hogs and poultry farms are suffering too, as livestock are unable to cool down. Record temperatures have suddenly exceeded animals’ ability to cool themselves, both naturally and even in confined feed operations. Overall production levels are …
With Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen predicting elevated gas prices are likely to persist, more folks are wondering what is causing the rise in addition to general inflation. The U.S. Energy Information Administration explains that the retail price of gasoline is composed of four basic cost …
Wheat and corn prices plummeted all week on reports that Russia may allow exports from Ukraine. Domestic planting also finally progressed, and foreign countries ran into shipping problems or were low on funds to buy U.S. grain. The price declines occurred despite high input prices (fuel, fer…
Natural gas exploded to the highest level since 2008 and crude hit the highest prices since March. Natural gas is being boosted by approaching summer temperatures. Air conditioning is powered by electricity and generated by gas. Fertilizer, also made from gas, has been in demand as gas suppl…
No job will ever be perfect. But we should never be afraid to seek better employment opportunities.
Our lungs, tides, and markets cannot endure by moving in one direction only. Our bodies would perish, continents would flood, and economies would self-destruct were it not for corrections and cycles creating sustainability or relative stability. A massive move in a single direction is eventu…
Hundreds of newly released court exhibits pull back the curtain on how the Rams left St. Louis.
Inflation was reported to continue rising this month at both retail (8.3%) and wholesale (11%) levels. These numbers confirm inflation is at its fastest pace in 40 years. Governments can print more money, but they can’t print food or other commodities. Though we have much to be grateful for,…
Paid digital-only subscriptions at Lee Enterprises increased 51% from the previous year in the second quarter that ended in March, putting the company six months ahead of its goal for growth of digital audience and revenue.
“Auto claim costs are increasing in part due to a rise in the cost of labor, materials and supply chain-related issues,” a State Farm spokeswoman said.
Midweek, Russia announced they would stop exporting natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria since Warsaw has refused to pay for Russian gas in rubles. By shutting off Polish gas, Germany may receive less gas which will, in turn, reduce supplies to the region in general. There has been continued p…
Taking a year off work or school doesn’t mean sleeping the day away and distancing yourself from your goals. It can simply mean you want a break from the expectations of draining deadlines and 60-hour workweeks.
"It's something I feel passionate about and I like to support women like myself who are trying to do something that they feel passionate about. Women working with women to create products for women. It just makes sense," McKinley said.
"It's something I feel passionate about and I like to support women like myself who are trying to do something that they feel passionate about. Women working with women to create products for women. It just makes sense," McKinley said.
Rivian Automotive's R1T electric pickup has claimed the top spot in Illinois Manufacturers' Association Makers Madness contest.
The using up of heavy-weight animals has finally helped lift cattle prices, with June cattle jumping to a four-week high. Scorching, dry weather moving into the Southern plains threatened livestock and helped boost prices. Slaughter capacity at packing plants has finally returned to normal a…
If anyone needs me, I’ll be watching Goodfellas until it stops raining around here and we can go back outside.
Commodities are the raw materials and resources on which modern civilization depends. Unlike stocks, bonds, mutual funds, cryptos, and insurance, commodities are the foundation of our economic system. They create the food, shelter, fabrics, and fuels on which human life depends.
If work-life balance has become harder to maintain over the past few years, you’re not alone. But as things start to return to “normal,” it’s time to take back your time.
Content by Brand Ave. Studios. The annual Amazon Prime Day is coming July 12 and 13, and per usual will offer discounts on many of your favorite things.
Content by Brand Ave. Studios. The annual Amazon Prime Day is coming July 12 and 13, and per usual will offer discounts on many of your favorite things.
Content by Brand Ave. Studios. The annual Amazon Prime Day is coming July 12 and 13, and per usual will offer discounts on many of your favorite things.
Content by Brand Ave. Studios. The annual Amazon Prime Day is coming July 12 and 13, and per usual will offer discounts on many of your favorite things.
Using multiple measures, food inflation has continued to rise sharply. The war in Ukraine has threatened wheat, corn, and vegetable oil production, dramatically increasing the input costs to grow those crops. Fuel, fertilizer, equipment costs, and availability have assured supply problems wi…
According to the global tech care company Asurion, Americans check their smartphones 96 times per day. Social media makes up the biggest chunk of our online distractions. And the interferences are creeping into work.
In an attempt to lower gasoline prices, the White House announced the largest oil liquidation ever from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. President Biden intends to drive gasoline and diesel prices lower following months of rising prices with his million barrels per day release. The high…
There can be a lot of hurdles when it comes to marketing yourself for new job opportunities. One of the most difficult ones to overcome is age discrimination.
The curtailed production and exportation of natural gas and crude oil from Russia continues to plague the world’s economy, with Europe being the most threatened. While Europe uses the gas for home heating and generation of electricity, more distant nations, especially those in South America,…
Is there anything worse that a boring job? Even if you’re stuck in a not-so-exciting job, there are ways to spice things up. Learn how with Joe Szynkowski.
Life insurance is most often used to provide income and reduce debt for your survivors, at your death. Proceeds from life insurance are, almost without exception, paid income tax-free.
During the Civil War, secessionists coined the term “king cotton” to highlight their key export to New England and Great Britain. Rich soils, hot summers, and southern seaports have benefited cotton farming, placing it high on America’s agricultural economy list and increasing world usage. T…
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